Safe and secure in your own home

More than a million Americans aged 65and olderare injured, exploited, or otherwise mistreated each year by people they depend on for care or protection. The Napa County Commission on Aging works to keepelders and dependent adults safe and secure when they hire caregivers to help them with daily living activities in their own home.Insist that the caregiver you hire hasa valid permit every year.Ask to see theirlaminated permit with their photo, permit number and expiration date.

Tips for Hiring Caregivers

Call references and call past employers

Ask around to see if anyone knows the person

Ask a trusted friend or family member to help you interview prospective caregivers

Ask about specific experience working as a caregiver

If assistance is needed with bill paying, consider hiring an accounting firm

Once you’ve hired someone, don’t be shy about firing them if you feel uncomfortable, your lifestyle has changed considerably, if you suspect they are taking advantage of you, or if they are asking about things that are none of their business

Don’t allow them to use your debit or credit cards or to have access to any of your financial information

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Take care!

If you think someone has taken advantage of you or has abused you in some way, contact your local law enforcement agency (listed below) and make a report. Your report may help identify other victims and may help prevent someone else from becoming victimized.If you need assistance making a police report or you are not sure if you’ve been victimized, please contact Napa County Adult Protective Servicesat (707) 253-3818.